1 Kings

1.      Describe the transition of the kingship from David to his son Solomon.  (1:1-2:12)

2.      Briefly tell about Solomon’s wisdom and success.  (3:1-15; 4:29-34; 10:23-25)

3.      How did Solomon become unfaithful? (11:1-8) What was the Lord’s response?  (11:9-13, 30-32)

4.      Solomon was blessed but he seemed to grow complacent.  How can you receive God’s blessing without growing complacent or turning to idols?

5.      After the kingdom divided things kept getting worse (16:29-33).  What kind of false worship is the church today tempted to practice?

6.      How did God use His prophet Elijah to call Israel to repentance? (18:20-40)

7.      Is repentance something we do once when we become Christians or is it part of everyday life?  Explain.

8.      How does the book of First Kings point to Christ?